Mr Steve Lea (front) watches as Mr Greg Harris builds up steam on the Kitson Steam Tram at Ferrymead Historic Park. The tram will have its first official trial steaming since its overhaul, at the park today at noon. The tram was bought by the Christchurch Tramway Board, now the Christchurch Transport Board, in 1905. It was kept by them, and placed on permanent loan with the Tramway Historical Society at Ferrymead in the 1960s. Ferrymead used it in passenger service until 1978 when it was decided to give the tram a complete overhaul. Reconditioning was done by members of the society at a cost of about $8000. The work has taken about 2800 hours to complete. The tram will re-enter a regular passenger service at Ferrymead in March, 1984.
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130Mr Steve Lea (front) watches as Mr Greg Harris builds up steam on the Kitson Steam Tram at Ferrymead Historic Park. The tram will have its first official trial steaming since its overhaul, at the park today at noon. The tram was bought by the Christchurch Tramway Board, now the Christchurch Transport Board, in 1905. It was kept by them, and placed on permanent loan with the Tramway Historical Society at Ferrymead in the 1960s. Ferrymead used it in passenger service until 1978 when it was decided to give the tram a complete overhaul. Reconditioning was done by members of the society at a cost of about $8000. The work has taken about 2800 hours to complete. The tram will re-enter a regular passenger service at Ferrymead in March, 1984. Press, 10 December 1983, Page 30
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